AP Psychology Teacher - Vanke Meisha Academy - China

To instill in students a high regard for studying psychology in order to advance their understanding of the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings

To develop in each student an appreciation of and deep enduring understanding of how humans think and the way in which humans arrive at decisions or behaviors

To foster an appreciation in students that a fundamental knowledge of psychology is necessary for them to understand the complex mental processes that dictate human actions and this knowledge can be used to unlock behavioral patterns and opens the door for potential treatment of mind related disorders

To instill a desire in students to further investigate the wonders of science by applying their understanding of human behavior to numerous situations and use their knowledge in everyday life

To develop students’ mastery of the AP psychology content and to focus on applying their knowledge, critical thinking and reasoning skills in order to grasp the emotional drives behind human actions

To provide optimum opportunities for students to develop their communication skills by recording evidence of their research into the various theoretical approaches through verbal, written, and graphic presentations

To provide a rich advanced placement curriculum that encourages both personal and academic achievement, challenging students to excel in psychology and in their personal development

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Uses the most recent AP Psychology Curriculum Framework to develop and deliver curriculum aligned to the fourteen major content areas in the framework

Builds lessons based on preparing students for college and career success which include exposing students to psychological facts, principles and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology

Designs units that advances students’ inquiry and reasoning skills as they engage in scientific methods to investigate questions, discover relationships between different variables, and arrive at conclusions

Creates student based lessons to explore ways to improve social interactions as well becoming more adept at recognizing and addressing emotional hardships, empathizing with those struggling with a difficult dilemma, and building stronger conflict resolution skills

Uses a variety of instructional strategies such as demonstrations, discussions, lectures, presentations in order to assist students in developing logical, critical, and creative thinking skills, drawing conclusions, solving problems, achieving improved interpersonal relationships, and making value judgments

Uses formative assessments, and other types of multiple measures to assess student learning and make instructional decisions and adjustments

Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual abilities, attitudes, and cultural backgrounds

Prepares students to successfully pass the AP Psychology exam

Collaborates with other teachers as required by administration

Maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly and productive classroom environment

Maintains professional competence through extended training

Participates in the AP Course Audit that confirms awareness and understanding of the curricular and resource requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

Valid State Teacher Certification Granted by the Professional Teaching Standards Board

Bachelor’s Degree with major or minor in psychology highly preferred

At least one year of teaching psychology at the secondary level—three years preferred

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, lift and stand for prolonged periods; see to read fine print and for depth perception; use hands and fingers to perform tasks; speak clearly and hear well enough to communicate effectively.

About the School

Introduction to Vanke Meisha Academy:
Vanke Meisha Academy (VMA) is a private secondary school located in Shenzhen, China, serving grades 10-12. The school is managed by the administration of Shenzhen Middle School, one of the top 10 public high schools in China and is funded by the largest residential real estate developer in the world: the publicly traded Vanke Group. As a collaborative project that marries private sector resources with the mission to deliver education of the highest quality, VMA hopes to transform the lives of students with amazing educators ready to embrace the development of 21st century learners. We are currently recruiting credentialed teachers and administrators from around the globe who share a passion for education both in the classroom and beyond traditional classroom walls. Our goal is to build a core of motivated, competent, collaborative, and dedicated faculty who can learn as much from each other as they can from their students. To that end, we invite you to apply and join us in the collective enterprise of changing the world through education.
About the Curriculum:
The school is in its third year and aims to prepare students to succeed in the international university arena with the vast majority of students seeking to study in the United States upon graduating. The current curriculum includes a blend of Chinese national courses, American non-honors high school courses, American honors high school courses, and Advance Placement courses in the experimental sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Within 5 years, Vanke Meisha Academy hopes to obtain International Baccalaureate authorization and pursue accreditation from the Council of International Schools and the Accrediting Commission for Schools. Given the school's ambitious plan to grow into the premier provider of international education in Southern China, there are ample opportunities for faculty members to pursue career advancement, serve in leadership positions, and build a long-term future.
Perks:
You will see from our job descriptions that we offer incredibly competitive compensation packages that include:
Approximately USD $750 per month housing stipend paid in addition to salary (one-bedroom apartments near the school rent for about half the monthly stipend allotted)
Travel stipends issued before major holidays to help pay for travel expenses
Professional development from education experts
One round-trip ticket reimbursed per year. If you choose not to return to your home country, then spend the summer traveling, on us!
Because the school is located in one of southern China’s most popular resort towns, you will be spending every day at a gorgeous beach-side locale.
Travel time to the downtown city center is only 25 minutes by car
About Shenzhen:
Shenzhen is a large, young, and vibrant known as "China's Silicon Valley," with a burgeoning technology industry that promises continued economic growth. Despite its relative youth, the city is a bustling global metropolis with its own stock exchange, a population of 15 million, highly developed and accessible public transportation, a growing population of accomplished, sophisticated, and motivated ex-patriots, and access to all western amenities including food and nightlife. Furthermore, Shenzhen is located only 30 minutes away from the global financial and cultural metropolis of Hong Kong, one of the most developed cities in the world. Together, the Shenzhen and Hong Kong international airports offer you easy access to all of Asia.

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